Cultural imprints from the chin tattoo custom of the Mang people in Lai Chau

For generations, chin tattoos have not only marked adulthood but also expressed the Mang people's deep spiritual belief in the protection and shelter of their ancestors and heaven and earth. Although this custom is gradually fading due to modern life factors, for the Mang people, chin tattoos are a unique cultural mark.

In order to preserve this precious heritage, the local government and the cultural sector have coordinated to organize a chin tattoo restoration ceremony, thereby introducing traditional customs to the community and tourists as well as the diversity and richness of Vietnamese ethnic culture. This is not only an effort to preserve culture but also to arouse the spirit of preserving identity in the Mang community today.

Currently, only a few elderly Mang people still have tattoos around their mouths according to custom. (Photo: VU LINH)

Over time, the tattoos around the mouth fade. (Photo: VU LINH)

Reenacting the unique chin tattoo custom of the Mang people. (Photo: VU LINH)

According to the Mang people, chin tattooing is a ritual marking adulthood. (Photo: VU LINH)

Cultural identity of the Plateau through costumes. (Photo: VU LINH)

Unique cultural identity of the Mang ethnic group. (Photo: VU LINH)

Mang women in traditional costumes. (Photo: VU LINH)

Mang girl's smile. (Photo: VU LINH)

Mang women in Nam Ban commune, Nam Nhun district, Lai Chau province. (Photo: VU LINH)

Introducing the cultural identity of the Mang ethnic group through the custom of chin tattooing. (Photo: VU LINH)

Unique beauty of the Mang ethnic group. (Photo: VU LINH)

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